Disney Celebrates, Creates Magic for One Family and Makes a Big Announcement

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Animal Kingdom Park. There will be several ceremonies and goings on throughout the parks today. WDWcelebrations.com is spearheading the fan turnout with their own magic.

Disney will also crown it's first ever DreamCMO today. As I was writing this, Justin Muchoney, was named the first ever DreamCMO in a ceremony in front of Cinderella Castle. Justin hails from Seven Fields, PA.

Disney Cast Members created some real magic for a Massachusetts family today after they waded and sorted through a mountain of trash to find a wedding and engagement ring accidently thrown away by one visiting family. Dad had accidently thrown away mom's rings not knowing that they were in a cardboard cereal bowl at the Wilderness Lodge. Seven
volunteer employees and executive housekeeper Drew Weaver waded through the garbage and found the ring before the family left Disney Property. This to me the real Disney Magic, the castmembers! Way to go Wilderness Lodge Staff!!

Happy Earth Day!

Disney made a huge announcement this week, they are starting a new movie production banner, Disneynature. Many sites are saying that this is in response to the success of March of the Penguins. Not just for movies this arm of the Disney company will cover publications,
park initiatives and educational outreach. While it is not in the press release I think that this banner will also be used for some of Disney's conservation efforts.

Our New CMO

Justin Muchoney, Dream CMO

HBO to show Disney Films, Malay Children Treated to Disney on Ice and CMO Day 2

HBO acquires rights to Disney films

HBO has purchased 85 films from Disney to be aired beginning on 2012. The films include: National Treasure, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Princess Diaries. Miramax and Touchstone titles were also included in this second package deal, the first deal took place last October and included 100 titles including The Sixth Sense. Newer Disney films are currently being shown by Starz, another cable movie provider.


40 Children treated to Disney On Ice

40 children who live in Bethany Home, a school and training center for kids with disabilities, were treated to the opening show of Disney On Ice Mickey and Minnie's Amazing Journey. The performance took place at Stadium Putra in Malaysia.

Day 2 of the Dream CMO competition

Ricky Brigante, has once again provided us with the inside scoop on Day 2 of the Dream CMO competition. Here is a link to his photo essay.
Once again, Thanks Ricky!

Dream CMO Competition on Mainstreet USA

Longtime friend of the Dose, podcaster and Orlando Attractions Magazine Creative Director, Ricky Brigante sent me today's news bit. He was on hand at the Magic Kingdom today for Day One of the Dream CMO in park competition. Here is the link to his story on the event,
complete with pictures.

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Three Finalists for Dream CMO are Chosen

You voted and the three finalists have been chosen for the Dream CMO job. David Hawley of California, Trip West of Georgia and Justin Muchoney of Pennsylvania have been taped to compete for the coolest job, ever! They will have to show their creativity, Disney knowledge and enthusiasm for the park in order to win the position. They will compete in the following challenges: Stroller Mixup, Towel Folding, Noise Making, Park Knowledge and Face Painting. The Dream CMO will start his term in a ceremony in front of Cinderella Castle on April 22, 2008. Incidentally, this is also the date of the 10th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom.

Dream CMO Finalists

It's official, after a lot of internet speculation and the top twenty being announced, Disney has their final 10 Dream CMO finalists. It's going to be tough to vote folks...here is the scoop... The LA Times travel blog by Brady MacDonald seems to be the place to follow the horse race.

If you are interested in seeing the videos without commentary and to vote, go to the official site .

Vote early and often, the poll closes March 22, 2008.

Who are the Dream CMO Finalists?

The LA Times reported Sunday the identities of 12 of the top 20 finalists of the Dream CMO job. You can view their videos and vote for your favorite (not the official vote - that voting doesn't start until March 2.

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Do you have it in you??

Disney has started a search for it's first ever CMO (thats Chief Magic Officer)! This part time paid position will be in charge of spreading Pixie Dust over the North American parks during the coming year starting May 1. Candidates must pass the MAT or Magic Aptitude Test and submit a 60 second video resume to Disney by January 27th. Ten finalists will be chosen by Disney and then presented to the general public for a vote. Get out your video cameras folks! Want to know
more? Go to www.DreamCMO.com